British History

• Online Exclusive
• 1/2oz Solid Silver Sir Winston Churchill

On 10 May 1940, a terrifying dark shadow swept across Europe, enveloping France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Using devastating blitzkrieg tactics, the relentless advance of Hitler’s forces overwhelmed everything in their path until Britain itself came within range of the mighty German war machine. The world had suddenly become a much darker place.

• Selectedly coloured and struck to the highest, proof quality.
• We commemorate the memory of the fallen who gave their lives for our freedom.
• Featuring the poppy, a true emblem of commemoration and remembrance to the fallen soldiers of the First World War
• The coin features the depiction of a lone soldier standing behind the prominent poppy.

·       In the 250th anniversary year of the birth of Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington new Quarter Sovereign has been struck to commemorate the life of this British hero.

·       Struck in pure 22-Carat Gold to the highest Proof quality

·       A celebration of the life of the Duke of Wellington, A true British icon that changed the nation.

All the romance, fun and unforgettable music of a 1940s weekend captured in 24 classic recordings. 

For any child of the post-war years, these hand-picked fun-packed recordings will bring so many special memories flooding back.